Persistant Whisper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Persistant whisper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.114 N,1 31.881 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.735233
  • Longitude: 1.531350
Wreck Depth 8.71 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERSISTANT WHISPER
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 16.7 m
Sonar Length 16.62
Sonar Width 4.8
Shadow Height 2.36
Orientation 147
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 2005
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 015.6,007.7,004.0,030
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH244/430/10 6.6.05 SANK IN 5144.111N, 0131.897E [WGD]. (MRSC THAMES, FAX DTD 1.6.05). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH244/430/10 9.8.05 LOCATED IN 5144.11N, 0131.88E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.92 IN GEN DEPTH 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 150 DEGS. LOCATED INITIALLY BY A COLLECTION OF FENDERS AND A BUOY ATTACHED TO A ROPE. NOT SWEPT DUE TO FLOATS. (NP 1016, HN DTD 3.8.05). INS WK 3.9MTRS. BR STD. HH091/118/01 18.10.05 EXAM'D 31.7.05 IN 5144.115N, 0131.880E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.95 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 040 DEGS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. NEW WK, RECENTLY SUNK. SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL FUEL WAS SEEN ON THE SURFACE. UPRIGHT, INTACT, IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 1118). RETAIN WK 3.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/266/01 24.2.09 LOCATED IN 5144.1129N, 0131.8797E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.9MTRS. LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 5.8MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 139/319 DEGS. NFS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1266). NCA. RSDRA2023000027743 15.02.23 EXAM�D 13.11.22; WRECK LOCATED IN 5144.115N, 0131.875E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. LENGTH 16.56MTRS, WIDTH 6.41MTRS, HT 1.54MTRS. ORIENTATION 147/327 DEGS. PARTIALLY DISMANTLED, PARTIALLY BURIED AND UPRIGHT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1765 - H525-66041). AMEND DW 8.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN RSDRA2024000221638 19.08.24 EXAM'D 13.4.2024; LOCATED IN 5144.114N, 0131.881E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.71MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 16.6MTRS, WIDTH 4.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 147/327 DEGS. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED. (HI 1803, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, H525-66041). RETAIN DW 8.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2024

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. ABANDONED AND SANK. CREW OF 2 RECOVERED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the PERSISTANT WHISPER wreck located?

The PERSISTANT WHISPER wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.114 N,1 31.881 E.

How deep is the PERSISTANT WHISPER and where exactly is it located?

The PERSISTANT WHISPER lies at a depth of about 8.71 meters and is located at coordinates 51 44.114 N,1 31.881 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PERSISTANT WHISPER?

The seabed around the PERSISTANT WHISPER lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the PERSISTANT WHISPER sink?

The PERSISTANT WHISPER sank on Jun 1, 2005.

When was the wreck of the PERSISTANT WHISPER discovered?

The wreck of the PERSISTANT WHISPER was discovered in 2005.

What country did the PERSISTANT WHISPER belong to?

The PERSISTANT WHISPER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PERSISTANT WHISPER?

The PERSISTANT WHISPER is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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